Billy Barty
Acting
Biography
Billy Barty (born William John Bertanzetti; October 25, 1924 – December 23, 2000) was an American actor and activist. In adult life, he stood 3 feet, 9 inches (1.14 m) tall, due to cartilage–hair hypoplasia dwarfism, and because of his short stature he was often cast in movies opposite taller performers for comic effect. He specialized in outspoken or wisecracking characters. During the 1950s, he became a television star, appearing regularly in the Spike Jones ensemble.
Born: October 25, 1924
Place of Birth: Millsboro, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
Clown Alley
An all-star cast joins Red Skelton in this lavish 60-minute salute to circus clowns.
Star Fairies
A princess star fairy named Sparkle lives up in the clouds in Castle WishStar. Her job is to grant wishes to children when they wish upon a star. But lately, she has been overwhelmed by the increasing number of wishes being made. So she asks for help and receives not one but five new star fairy helpers. But more troubles arise when they meet a little girl who is upset but cannot think of a wish to make her happy.
Over the Hill
In their farm house in a New York village, Ma Shelby prepares breakfast for her four children, Isaac, Tommy, Johnny and Susan, and then awakens them. The racket the boys make as they play and fight awakens their father, who spanks the eldest, Isaac. When a visitor chides Pa for not working, Ma sticks up for her husband, saying that he has a weak back and that he is waiting for a promised government job.
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
The New Batman Adventures
After a long hiatus -- The Caped Crusader is back and cooler then ever, in the animated action-packed series -- The New Batman-Superman Adventures. Picking up years after Batman: The Animated Series, the series highlights Batman and his crimefighting cadre of Nightwing, Robin and Batgirl, as they join forces to battle Gotham City's classic super-villains.
Fireman Save My Child
Comedy about the members of an early 1900s fire company.
Jack's Place
Jack Evans is a retired jazz musician who runs a restaurant where romances tend to start.
Little House on the Prairie
When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Get Smart
Get Smart is an American comedy television series that satirizes the secret agent genre. Created by Mel Brooks with Buck Henry, the show stars Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, and Edward Platt. Henry said they created the show by request of Daniel Melnick, who was a partner, along with Leonard Stern and David Susskind, of the show's production company, Talent Associates, to capitalize on "the two biggest things in the entertainment world today"—James Bond and Inspector Clouseau. Brooks said: "It's an insane combination of James Bond and Mel Brooks comedy." This is the only Mel Brooks production to feature a laugh track. The success of the show eventually spawned the follow-up films The Nude Bomb and Get Smart, Again!, as well as a 1995 revival series and a 2008 film remake. In 2010, TV Guide ranked Get Smart's opening title sequence at No. 2 on its list of TV's Top 10 Credits Sequences, as selected by readers.
W.C. Fields and Me
In 1920s New York City, W. C. Fields is a successful headlining entertainer, but when his girlfriend leaves him and his broker loses his money, Fields begins anew in California. Working at a wax museum, Fields eventually lands a film role that ascends him to stardom. Back in the limelight and palling around with John Barrymore and the like, Fields meets an aspiring actress Carlotta Monti at a party, with whom he forms a rocky relationship.
Filmography
as Gwildor (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage)
as Funeral Eulogist
as Hips McManus (voice)
as Self
as Self
as Prospector Pike
as Billy Barty
as Chris (voice)
as The Bell Boy
as Willy
as Uncle Lester (Voice)
as Jerome the Gnome
as Baitmouse (voice)
as Mr. Throckmorton
as Crosby
as Gypsy
as Figment (voice)
as Figment (voice)
as Noodles MacIntosh
as High Aldwin
as Iddy
as The Little Russian
as King Brian (voice)
as Gwildor
as Rumpelstiltskin
as Tim McClusky
as Uncle Lester (voice)
as Philly
as Troll (voice)
as Edgar Lindstrom
as Screwball
as Billy Barty (uncredited)
as Captain Lewis
as Figment (voice) (archive sound)
as Self
as Otto Kriegling
as Sammy
as Jimmy
as Dominic Carbone
as Character Actor (voice)
as J.J. MacKuen
as Lester
as Ralph Warren
as Moxie
as Little Man
as Billy
as Samson
as Gallows
as News Vendor
as Assistant Director
as Bartender
as Ludwig
as Self
as Pie Vendor (uncredited)
as Max
as Abe Kusich
as Mr. Resnick
as Stilts
as The Hawk
as Cleaning Lady / Sparky the Firefly / Witchiepoo's Assistant
as Sigmund Ooze
as Artist / Costumed Characters
as Sparky
as Googy Gopher / Orville Pelican
as Mechanical Elf
as Self (uncredited)
as Pygmy Leader
as Little Clown Jumping Out of Firehouse
as Baba
as Billy (uncredited)
as Joey The Circus Clown
as Barker
as The Court Jester (segment "The Dancing Princess") (uncredited)
as Sam
as Dwarf
as The Imp
as George
as Mr. N
as Clarinetist Inside Tuba
as Second Clown
as Billy (uncredited)
as Self
as Kimba
as Self
as Bit
as Billy McGuire
as Boy Biting Wally's Ankle (uncredited)
as Mustard-Seed
as Baby (uncredited)
as Brat (uncredited)
as The Baby
as Billy McGuire
as Billy McGuire
as Billy McGuire
as White Pawn / The Baby (uncredited)
as Billy McGuire
as Little Eddie (uncredited)
as Billy McGuire
as Mouse (uncredited)
as Billy
as Billy McGuire
as Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's brother
as Child
as Billy McGuire
as Shelby Boy (uncredited)
as Arthur
as Mickey's brother
as Mickey's brother
as Child
as Mickey's brother
as Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
as Milton Horowitz
as Mickey's Brother
as Little Boy (uncredited)
as Junior (uncredited)
as Billy McGuire - Mickey's Brother
as Mickey's Brother
as Billy McGuire
as Billy McGuire
as Mickey's Brother
as Mickey's Brother
as Mickey's Brother
as Mickey's brother
as Mickey's Brother
as Baby (unconfirmed)
as Baby(unconfirmed)
as The Baby